@article{08b2154d-bb82-417a-a5f8-8a1a240c60b7, author = {Xingxing Zhang}, title = {Social-economic benefits of a novel photovoltaic/loop-heat-pipe system and its adaptability in building energy plant}, journal = {Technical Transactions}, volume = {2014}, number = {Civil Engineering Issue 5-B (19) 2014}, year = {2015}, issn = {0011-4561}, pages = {305-3013},keywords = {Social-economic; PV/T; Loop heat pipe; energy envelope}, abstract = {This article describes a novel photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) water heating system. Through in- corporating a loop-heat-pipe (LHP) and a heat pump, the system can essentially maximise the electrical return of PV panel, and simultaneously produce a reasonable amount of heat. This system can therefore harvest larger amount of solar energy and enable enhanced system perfor- mance. It is expected that such dedicated technology could become the next generation of solar driven heating system and enable a significant reduction of building’s carbon footprint.}, doi = {10.4467/2353737XCT.14.374.3685}, url = {https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/czasopismo-techniczne/article/social-economic-benefits-of-a-novel-photovoltaic-loop-heat-pipe-system-and-its-adaptability-in-building-energy-plant} }